Sep 26, 2025, Posted by: Ra'eesa Moosa
Barcelona’s dramatic comeback at Carlos Tartiere
The Catalan giants arrived in Oviedo expecting a routine three points, but the home side opened the scoring within minutes, silencing the traveling fans and forcing Barcelona into a defensive shell. Despite the early shock, the visitors kept their composure and began probing for an answer.
That answer arrived when centre‑back Barcelona comeback turned into a reality, thanks to Eric Garcia’s leveller deep in the second half. The defender rose above the Oviedo backline, nodding home a well‑placed cross that not only equalised but also injected fresh belief into the squad.
Manager Hansi Flick’s tactical tweak paid off when Polish striker Robert Lewandowski entered as a substitute. Within seconds, the former Bayern Munich talisman surged into the box and powered a towering header past the keeper, giving Barcelona the lead they had chased all night. Lewandowski’s cameo epitomised his new “super‑sub” role, a deliberate plan to keep key players fresh for the congested calendar ahead.
A third goal soon followed, cementing the 3-1 victory and restoring order for the Blaugrana supporters who finally witnessed their team’s trademark resilience. The win not only secured three points but also highlighted Barcelona’s depth – a blend of seasoned internationals and hungry youngsters ready to step up when called.
Implications for the title race and off‑field drama
With the three points added to their tally, Barcelona sit just two points behind league leaders Real Madrid, turning the early season into a genuine title showdown. The triumph also sends a clear message to rivals: Barcelona can absorb setbacks and still produce decisive moments.
Beyond the pitch, the match reignited a simmering dispute between Flick and Spain’s national‑team boss Luis de la Fuente over the handling of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. De la Fuente brushed off Flick’s complaints, claiming no recollection of the grievance, while the Barcelona camp pressed for more protective measures for the prodigy during international windows.
Lewandowski, speaking to the media after the game, embraced his rotational role, insisting that it would keep the squad fresher for the crucial knockout fixtures in both the domestic cup and European competition. His comments reflect a broader strategy under Flick: rotate intelligently, avoid burnout, and preserve a high‑intensity style throughout a demanding season.
Real Oviedo, despite the loss, can take pride in having rattled one of Europe’s most storied clubs. Their early goal demonstrated that the newly-promoted side will not be a mere footnote this campaign.
- Goal 1 – Eric Garcia (45+2') – equaliser, header from a corner.
- Goal 2 – Robert Lewandowski (68') – decisive header after coming off the bench.
- Goal 3 – Barcelona (78') – finished the comeback, details undisclosed.
- Real Oviedo’s sole goal – early opener (7') – set the tone before Barcelona’s resurgence.
The victory, combined with the ongoing national‑team debate, showcases a season where on‑field performance and off‑field politics intertwine, shaping Barcelona’s quest for domestic and European success.
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Dipen Patel
WHAT A GAME!!! 🙌🔥 Garcia with the header, Lewa as the super-sub god, and that third goal just sealed it. Barcelona never die, man. I'm crying happy tears right now. 🥲❤️
September 27, 2025 AT 04:50
Sathish Kumar
life is like football. you get knocked down early, but if you keep walking, the moment comes. sometimes the answer isn't in the first 45, it's in the 68th minute. when you least expect it, greatness shows up.
September 27, 2025 AT 20:13
Mansi Mehta
Oh wow, another miracle win. Let me guess-Flick’s magic wand was in the locker room again? 😏 Also, who even wrote this article? 'Barcelona comeback' is a centre-back now? That’s not a name, that’s a headline typo. And the third goal is 'details undisclosed'? Really? 🤦♀️
September 28, 2025 AT 11:34
Bharat Singh
Lewandowski on fire 🚀 Garcia the hero 🏆 Flick the genius 💪 Barca alive again
September 29, 2025 AT 04:21
Disha Gulati
this whole comeback is fake. i’ve been following this for years and the league is rigged. did you see how fast the ref blew the whistle after the goal? and why is Yamal not playing? they’re hiding him because the spanish federation is in cahoots with real madrid. also the article says 'barcelona comeback' as a player name? that’s not even a real person. someone’s editing this. i bet it’s the same people who made the 2012 euro final go wrong. they’re still doing it. check the timestamps on the goals-something’s off. i’ve got screenshots.
September 30, 2025 AT 01:38
Sourav Sahoo
I’m not even kidding-I stood up in my living room when Lewandowski headed it in. My dog ran out of the room. My neighbor knocked on my door thinking I was screaming. That goal? That was pure, uncut football soul. Garcia’s header? That’s the kind of moment you tell your grandkids about. And Oviedo? They came to play. Respect. But Barca? They didn’t just win-they reminded the world why we still believe in this game. I’m not okay. I’m not okay.
September 30, 2025 AT 18:38
Sourav Zaman
Honestly the article is kinda cringe. 'Barcelona comeback' as a player? That’s not even a name lol. And the third goal is 'details undisclosed'? Like… what even is this? I’ve seen better writing on a subreddit post about microwave burritos. Also Flick’s rotation strategy is overrated. You don’t need to rotate Lewandowski-he’s a machine. And Yamal? Everyone knows the national team is scared of him being too good. But hey, at least the win happened. Still, the writing here is just… lazy.
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Ra'eesa Moosa
I am a journalist with a keen interest in covering the intricate details of daily events across Africa. My work focuses on delivering accurate and insightful news reports. Each day, I strive to bring light to the stories that shape our continent's narrative. My passion for digging deeper into issues helps in crafting stories that not only inform but also provoke thought.